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Trump Threatens Iran with 'One Night' Destruction, Sets Hormuz Deadline, and Reveals Pilot Rescue Details

President Trump issued a stark warning to Iran on Monday, stating the country could be 'eliminated' in a single night, possibly Tuesday, as a deadline for the Strait of Hormuz loomed. During the same press conference, Trump detailed a high-risk pilot rescue mission and threatened a journalist over leaked information.

6 Apr, 00:48 — 6 Apr, 22:45
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APVery High6h ago

Photos of Trump's Monday, talking Iran at Easter Egg Roll and mimicking a sniper in the press room - AP News

Photos of Trump's Monday, talking Iran at Easter Egg Roll and mimicking a sniper in the press room  AP News

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BBCHigh11h ago

'We're sinking deeper': Iranians brace for infrastructure strikes as Trump deadline nears

Ordinary Iranians respond to the US president's threat to destroy Iran's power plants and bridges unless it opens the Strait of Hormuz.

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NYTMostly Factual4h ago

Trump Says Iran Cease-Fire Proposal Is ‘Not Good Enough’ as Deadline Approaches

President Trump has threatened to launch a massive attack targeting bridges, power plants and other civilian facilities by Tuesday evening.

By Tyler Pager and Erika Solomon

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bloombergHigh5h ago

Why Trump’s Iran Threats Are Raising War Crimes Concerns - Bloomberg.com

Why Trump’s Iran Threats Are Raising War Crimes Concerns  Bloomberg.com

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wsjHigh15h ago

Trump Says He’s Calling Iran’s Bluff in Eight-Minute Interview With WSJ - WSJ

Trump Says He’s Calling Iran’s Bluff in Eight-Minute Interview With WSJ  WSJ

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FTVery High4h ago

Trump says US could destroy Iran ‘in one night’ as he demands opening of Hormuz

President steps up threats to target civil infrastructure if Tehran does not agree deal by Tuesday night

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le-mondeHigh7h ago

Trump ramps up threats on Iran, says every bridge will be 'decimated' by tomorrow if no deal with US

Iranian state media reported that Tehran has rejected a truce to end the war that they labeled as an 'American proposal.' Trump brushed off concerns on Monday that hitting the country's power facilities and bridges would be a war crime. 'The war crime is allowing Iran to have a nuclear weapon,' he stated.

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wapoMostly Factual7h ago

Trump threatens to jail reporters if they don’t turn over Iran source

President Donald Trump said in a Monday press briefing that he might force a news outlet he didn’t identify to reveal a source tied to the rescue of a U.S. airman.

By Scott Nover

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The GuardianMostly Factual5h ago

Trump says Iran 'can be taken out in one night' – video

At a press conference, the US president, Donald Trump, addressed his latest deadline for Tehran to reach a deal (8pm ET on Tuesday), adding: “The entire country can be taken out in one night, and that night might be tomorrow night.” Trump also threatened to jail a journalist – or journalists – who reported that a second US airman was missing after being shot down by Iran on Friday in an effort to identify their source. The White House did not immediately respond to a request for specifics abo...

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NPRHigh6h ago

Trump provides details behind the dramatic rescue of an American airman trapped in Iran

President Trump revealed many of the dramatic details on how the U.S. military scrambled to rescue two members of fighter jet that was shot down deep inside Iran.

By Greg Myre

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual5h ago

Trump says US could charge for Strait of Hormuz passage amid Iran war

US president says Washington, as the 'winner' of the war, has a 'concept' for charging a toll in the strategic waterway.

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CNNMostly Factual5h ago

Trump and Hegseth on Iran war: ‘God is good’ - CNN

Trump and Hegseth on Iran war: ‘God is good’  CNN

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Fox NewsMixed9h ago

Trump touts airman rescue mission, boasts Iran could be 'taken out in 1 night'

Trump calls the rescue of F-15e airmen behind enemy lines in Iran "very historic" and warns the country could be "taken out" by Tuesday night.

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cnbcMostly Factual4h ago

S&P 500 futures are little changed as Trump’s deadline to reopen Strait of Hormuz nears: Live updates

Stocks moved higher on Monday as investors bet that the end to the Middle East conflict was near.

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SCMPMostly Factual9h ago

Trump hails Iran rescue, warns of strikes as deadline looms

Sounding triumphant following what the White House described as a daring operation to rescue a wounded American pilot from Iran, US President Donald Trump on Monday renewed his warning that the US could strike Iran’s critical infrastructure if negotiations fail to produce the desired results by his deadline of Tuesday, April 7 at 8pm EST. “Their entire country can be taken out in a night and that night could be tomorrow,” said the US president about Iran. With Trump’s deadline looming, Pakist...

By Khushboo Razdan,Teresa Elena Frontado

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France 24High7h ago

Trump says Iran could be 'taken out' on Tuesday

U.S. President ​Donald Trump on Monday told reporters that Iran could be taken out in one night, "and that night might be tomorrow night," warning Tehran it had to make a deal by Tuesday night or face wider bombing raids. FRANCE 24's Reza Sayah reports from Tehran.

By FRANCE24

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marketwatchMostly Factual5h ago

Strait of Hormuz sees increased ship traffic ahead of Trump’s deadline. Here’s why oil prices are not budging.

The Strait of Hormuz saw an uptick in traffic over the weekend, as a looming U.S. deadline for Iran to reopen the key waterway kept markets on edge.

By Isabel Wang

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The IndependentMostly Factual5h ago

Trump’s all-over-the-place Iran war press conference was thick on bombing threats, false claims and bragging

Donald Trump claims to have ‘won’ against Iran but threatened war crimes during his bizarre appearance in White House briefing room

By Andrew Feinberg

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national-postMostly Factual4h ago

‘An incredibly dangerous mission’: New details emerge about rescue downed U.S. fighter crew in Iran

Trump said the F-15 was shot down by a shoulder-fired heat-seeking missile, with the jet's two-person crew ejecting and landing in different locations inside Iran

By AFP

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YahooMostly Factual6h ago

Trump backs away from seizing Iran's oil: 'Unfortunately, the American people would like to see us come home'

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varietyMostly Factual6h ago

Trump Says Journalist at an Unnamed News Outlet ‘Will Go to Jail’ Unless They Reveal Source of Details on Fighter Pilot in Iran

President Donald Trump said the “person that did the story” for an unidentified media outlet about the U.S.’s search for a second fighter jet pilot who was missing in Iran after his plane was shot down “will go to jail” if they do not reveal who provided the information. Trump made the remarks at a […]

By Todd Spangler

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual5h ago

Amit Segal: Reporter close to Netanyahu in spotlight as Trump slams leaker in F-15 pilot rescue from Iran

President Donald Trump claimed that someone from the administration ‘leaked’ critical information of the rescue mission of the F-15 airman from Iran.

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straits-timesMostly Factual5h ago

Iran rejects ceasefire as Trump says entire country can be ‘taken out’ - The Straits Times

Iran rejects ceasefire as Trump says entire country can be ‘taken out’  The Straits Times

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indian-expressMostly Factual9h ago

Trump says Iran can be taken out in one night, might be Tuesday night

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ndtvMostly Factual4h ago

"Don't Care About Critics": Trump On Expletive-Laded Post Against Iran

US President Donald Trump brushed off criticism of his expletive-laden references to causing destruction in Iran if they failed to make a deal to end the war.

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual5h ago

What US rescue of shot down pilot means for Hormuz, Kharg, potential invasions in Iran - analysis

Could the success of the operation enhance the chances of US President Donald Trump approving a ground invasion of the Straits of Hormuz or of Kharg Island?

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cyprus-mail6h ago

Trump says Iran could be ‘taken out’ on Tuesday, Hegseth says major strikes to come

US President Donald Trump on Monday told reporters that Iran could be taken out in one night, “and that night might be tomorrow night,” warning Tehran it had to make a deal by Tuesday night or face wider bombing raids. Trump had earlier vowed to enforce a Tuesday night deadline for Iran to agree to […]

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deadlineMostly Factual7h ago

Trump Goes On Warpath Against Media In Iran Rescue Presser

Donald Trump threatened an unnamed media outlet that reported on a downed military airman in Iran, warning that the disclosure risked jeopardizing an ultimately successful rescue mission. A first airman was rescued within hours after the plane was shot down. The second, identified as a weapons system officer, was rescued early on Sunday. Trump told […]

By Ted Johnson

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DawnMostly Factual7h ago

Trump says Vance, Witkoff, Kushner talking with intermediaries in Pakistan; could ‘take down Iran tomorrow’

US President Donald Trump asserted on Monday that Iran could be taken out in one night, “and that night might be tomorrow night”, even as he said shortly afterwards that US officials, including Vice President JD Vance, was talking to intermediaries in Pakistan. His statements from two different events came ahead of a looming Tuesday night deadline he gave to Tehran to agree to a ceasefire deal with Washington, warning of wider bombing on power plants and other critical infrastructure. Trump ...

By none@none.com (News DeskReuters)

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual5h ago

Wall St ends higher as investors parse US-Iran negotiations, threats

US stocks rose on hopes for a US‑Iran ceasefire as Iran rejected a temporary truce and US President Donald Trump ramped up threats

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gulf-newsMixed1d ago

Hormuz deal: Trump sets 'Tuesday, 8:00 PM' (April 7, midnight GMT) deadline — if not, it's 'Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day' in stark threat to Iran - Gulf News

Hormuz deal: Trump sets 'Tuesday, 8:00 PM' (April 7, midnight GMT) deadline — if not, it's 'Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day' in stark threat to Iran  Gulf News

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tmzMixed6h ago

Trump Threatens Reporter With Jail Over Leak About Pilot's Iran Rescue Mission

President Donald Trump is firing off a major warning ... going after a journalist who reported on the high-stakes rescue mission after a U.S. fighter jet went down in Iran last week. During a press conference Monday, Trump didn’t name names --…

By TMZ Staff

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Daily Star BDMixed4h ago

US can ‘take out’ entire Iran in a day - The Daily Star

US can ‘take out’ entire Iran in a day  The Daily Star

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zerohedgeLow6h ago

Ex-CIA Analyst: What The Hell Happened With The Pilot Rescue Op In Iran?

Ex-CIA Analyst: What The Hell Happened With The Pilot Rescue Op In Iran? Authored by former CIA officer Larry Johnson Iran's air defense system succeeded on Friday, April 3, in downing a US F-15E over Iran. There is some dispute and confusion about the exact location (more about that later). The pilot and the WSO (i.e., Weapons System Officer) both successfully ejected but were separated. The pilot was quickly rescued by the Combat Search and Rescue (i.e., CSAR) and the two Pave...

By Tyler Durden

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punch-ngMostly Factual10h ago

Iran ceasefire proposal ‘very significant step’ – Trump 

President Trump calls an Iran ceasefire proposal a ‘very significant step’ but says it’s not enough, as he continues to threaten strikes amid the conflict. Read More: https://punchng.com/iran-ceasefire-proposal-very-significant-step-trump/

By Punch Newspapers

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vanguard-ngMixed4h ago

Iran army dismisses Trump’s ‘rude, arrogant rhetoric’

Donald Trump's "arrogant rhetoric" on the war on the Middle East is not hindering Iran's soldiers, Tehran's army said, after the US president on Monday threatened to raze Iran's infrastructure. The post Iran army dismisses Trump’s ‘rude, arrogant rhetoric’ appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

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morocco-world-newsMixed5h ago

Iran Rejects Ceasefire as Trump Issues Deadline Over Strait of Hormuz

Iran signaled today that it seeks a permanent end to its war with the US and Israel, rejecting a proposed ceasefire and resisting mounting pressure to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key artery for global energy supplies. The post Iran Rejects Ceasefire as Trump Issues Deadline Over Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Morocco World News.

By Firdaous Naim

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senewebMixed11h ago

Trump appears to be postponing his ultimatum to Iran once again. - Seneweb

Trump appears to be postponing his ultimatum to Iran once again.  Seneweb

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gulf-news6 Apr, 00:48First to report

Hormuz deal: Trump sets 'Tuesday, 8:00 PM' (April 7, midnight GMT) deadline — if not, it's 'Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day' in stark threat to Iran - Gulf News

8h later
haaretz6 Apr, 09:09

Trump Threatens to 'Take Out' Iran Unless It Accedes to Cease-fire Proposal - Haaretz

2h later
wsj6 Apr, 11:03

Trump Says He’s Calling Iran’s Bluff in Eight-Minute Interview With WSJ - WSJ

dhaka-tribune6 Apr, 11:20

Iran rejects Trump’s Hormuz deadline - Dhaka Tribune

3h later
china-daily6 Apr, 14:22

Iran snubs new ultimatum issued by US - China Daily - Global Edition

seneweb6 Apr, 14:48

Trump appears to be postponing his ultimatum to Iran once again. - Seneweb

BBC6 Apr, 15:40

'We're sinking deeper': Iranians brace for infrastructure strikes as Trump deadline nears

tvn246 Apr, 15:41

Trump: Cały Iran może być zniszczony w jedną noc. To może się stać jutro

punch-ng6 Apr, 16:11

Iran ceasefire proposal ‘very significant step’ – Trump 

svenska-dagbladet6 Apr, 17:04

Trump om förslaget: ”Inte tillräckligt bra”

n1-bih6 Apr, 17:20

Trump: Rok za postizanje dogovora u utorak je konačan

vg6 Apr, 17:22

Trump om redningsaksjonen: – Vanskelig redningsaksjon

Fox News6 Apr, 17:26

Trump touts airman rescue mission, boasts Iran could be 'taken out in 1 night'

indian-express6 Apr, 17:30

Trump says Iran can be taken out in one night, might be Tuesday night

faz6 Apr, 17:34

Liveblog Irankrieg: Trump: Iran kann innerhalb eines Tages eingenommen werden

SCMP6 Apr, 17:41

Trump hails Iran rescue, warns of strikes as deadline looms

Times of India6 Apr, 17:43

'We've lost the keys': Iranian embassies troll Trump's vulgar post to 'open strait'

die-presse6 Apr, 17:50

Trump nennt Iraner „Tiere“

zdg-md6 Apr, 18:00

Trump spune că ar „lua petrolul din Iran, doar că americanii vor ca războiul să se termine”

hotnews6 Apr, 18:16

Șeful CIA dezvăluie cum i-au păcălit americanii pe iranieni în „cursa contraconometru” pentru salvarea pilotului dispărut

jamaica-gleaner6 Apr, 18:38

Iran rejects latest ceasefire proposal as Trump's deadline approaches - Jamaica Gleaner

n1-serbia6 Apr, 18:38

Američki ministar odbrane: Iran će morati da napravi mudar izbor, jer se Tramp ne šali

el-mundo6 Apr, 18:59

Donald Trump: "Todo Irán podría ser arrasado en una sola noche, y esa noche podría ser mañana"

geo-news6 Apr, 19:01

Iran conveys its response to US ceasefire proposal to Pakistan - geo.tv

balkan-web6 Apr, 19:08

Trump: Trafiku i lirë i naftës duhet të jetë pjesë e çdo marrëveshjeje të mundshme me Iranin

morgunbladid6 Apr, 19:16

Gætu eyðilagt allar brýr og orkuver á fjórum tímum

berlingske6 Apr, 19:16

Trump gentager ønske om at overtage Grønland på Iran-pressemøde

jordan-times6 Apr, 19:19

Trump says Iran ceasefire proposal 'very significant step' - Jordan Times

France 246 Apr, 19:20

Trump says Iran could be 'taken out' on Tuesday

orf6 Apr, 19:23

Trump verschärft Drohung gegen Teheran

Dawn6 Apr, 19:25

Trump says Vance, Witkoff, Kushner talking with intermediaries in Pakistan; could ‘take down Iran tomorrow’

wapo6 Apr, 19:29

Trump threatens to jail reporters if they don’t turn over Iran source

Reuters6 Apr, 19:38

Trump says Iranians should rise up against government if ceasefire declared - Reuters

deadline6 Apr, 19:39

Trump Goes On Warpath Against Media In Iran Rescue Presser

observador6 Apr, 19:41

Operação "inacreditável" e novas ameaças ao Irão

le-monde6 Apr, 19:42

Trump ramps up threats on Iran, says every bridge will be 'decimated' by tomorrow if no deal with US

klix-ba6 Apr, 19:47

Donald Trump zaprijetio Iranu: Cijela zemlja može biti uništena za jednu noć, a ta noć bi mogla biti već sutra

cyprus-mail6 Apr, 19:57

Trump says Iran could be ‘taken out’ on Tuesday, Hegseth says major strikes to come

delfi-lt6 Apr, 19:57

Trumpas atmetė nuogąstavimus dėl galimų karo nusikaltimų: aš dėl to nesijaudinu

digi246 Apr, 20:07

Trump îl ameninţă pe jurnalistul care a dezvăluit că un pilot american este căutat în Iran. „Va merge la închisoare”

Yahoo6 Apr, 20:10

Trump backs away from seizing Iran's oil: 'Unfortunately, the American people would like to see us come home'

zerohedge6 Apr, 20:20

Ex-CIA Analyst: What The Hell Happened With The Pilot Rescue Op In Iran?

AP6 Apr, 20:23

Photos of Trump's Monday, talking Iran at Easter Egg Roll and mimicking a sniper in the press room - AP News

NPR6 Apr, 20:26

Trump provides details behind the dramatic rescue of an American airman trapped in Iran

Ahram Online6 Apr, 20:26

Iran Guards say preparing plan for new order in Strait of Hormuz - Region - World - english.ahram.org.eg

tmz6 Apr, 20:30

Trump Threatens Reporter With Jail Over Leak About Pilot's Iran Rescue Mission

variety6 Apr, 20:33

Trump Says Journalist at an Unnamed News Outlet ‘Will Go to Jail’ Unless They Reveal Source of Details on Fighter Pilot in Iran

naharnet6 Apr, 20:39

Trump doubles down on Iran threat, says ceasefire proposal 'not good enough' - Naharnet

le-figaro6 Apr, 20:41

Donald Trump menace d’«anéantir» l’Iran la nuit prochaine si le détroit d’Ormuz ne rouvre pas

NHK World6 Apr, 20:46

トランプ氏“期限過ぎれば発電所など失う”イラン側は停戦拒否

The Independent6 Apr, 20:50

Trump’s all-over-the-place Iran war press conference was thick on bombing threats, false claims and bragging

straits-times6 Apr, 20:57

Iran rejects ceasefire as Trump says entire country can be ‘taken out’ - The Straits Times

CNN6 Apr, 21:02

Trump and Hegseth on Iran war: ‘God is good’ - CNN

channel-news-asia6 Apr, 21:02

Wall St ends higher as investors parse US-Iran negotiations, threats

index-hr6 Apr, 21:04

Izrael se sprema za velike udare na Iran nakon Trumpovog roka

marketwatch6 Apr, 21:04

Strait of Hormuz sees increased ship traffic ahead of Trump’s deadline. Here’s why oil prices are not budging.

bloomberg6 Apr, 21:12

Why Trump’s Iran Threats Are Raising War Crimes Concerns - Bloomberg.com

hindustan-times6 Apr, 21:12

Amit Segal: Reporter close to Netanyahu in spotlight as Trump slams leaker in F-15 pilot rescue from Iran

morocco-world-news6 Apr, 21:14

Iran Rejects Ceasefire as Trump Issues Deadline Over Strait of Hormuz

The Guardian6 Apr, 21:14

Trump says Iran 'can be taken out in one night' – video

naftemporiki6 Apr, 21:15

Ιράν: Η «αγενής, αλαζονική ρητορική» του Τραμπ «δεν έχει καμία επίδραση»

Al Jazeera6 Apr, 21:26

Trump says US could charge for Strait of Hormuz passage amid Iran war

jerusalem-post6 Apr, 21:37

What US rescue of shot down pilot means for Hormuz, Kharg, potential invasions in Iran - analysis

danas6 Apr, 21:52

Iranski zvaničnik: Nanet strateški poraz Trampu, retorikom pokazuje da je izgubio kontrolu nad ratom

mkd-mk6 Apr, 21:54

Аксиос: Нетанјаху вчера му кажал на Трамп да се откаже од примирје со Иран

vanguard-ng6 Apr, 22:01

Iran army dismisses Trump’s ‘rude, arrogant rhetoric’

cnbc6 Apr, 22:04

S&P 500 futures are little changed as Trump’s deadline to reopen Strait of Hormuz nears: Live updates

iefimerida6 Apr, 22:21

Το Ιράν αγνοεί τις απειλές Τραμπ: «Η αλαζονική ρητορική του δεν μας αγγίζει»

NYT6 Apr, 22:22

Trump Says Iran Cease-Fire Proposal Is ‘Not Good Enough’ as Deadline Approaches

national-post6 Apr, 22:23

‘An incredibly dangerous mission’: New details emerge about rescue downed U.S. fighter crew in Iran

ndtv6 Apr, 22:27

"Don't Care About Critics": Trump On Expletive-Laded Post Against Iran

newsbeast6 Apr, 22:30

Ο Νετανιάχου ζήτησε από τον Τραμπ να μην συμφωνήσει σε εκεχειρία με το Ιράν, λένε Ισραηλινά ΜΜΕ

FT6 Apr, 22:30

Trump says US could destroy Iran ‘in one night’ as he demands opening of Hormuz

Daily Star BD6 Apr, 22:45Latest update

US can ‘take out’ entire Iran in a day - The Daily Star